Should Your Dog Eat a Raw Meat Diet?

Should Your Dog Eat a Raw Meat Diet?

One of the many things that people have in common with dogs is a shared love of food. Sometimes, we can enjoy the same things, such as cheese, white meat turkey, or lightly steamed carrots. But often what satisfies a dog’s hunger isn’t palatable for us, and it may not even be safe for them. […]

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Tips For Identifying Your Dog’s Breed(s)

Tips For Identifying Your Dog’s Breed(s)

Perhaps you rescued a mixed-breed dog from an animal shelter or adopted it from a friend, and now you’re wondering, “what breed is my dog?” If that’s the case, the dog lovers at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates have some pointers to help you determine your dog’s ancestry.

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Do Dogs Really Have More Sensitive Noses Than Cats?

Do Dogs Really Have More Sensitive Noses Than Cats?

There’s a reason your dog pauses every 10 feet during your walk to sniff something invisible: his dog sense of smell is staggeringly sensitive, and it helps him understand the world around him. Likewise, your feline uses her cat sense of smell to distinguish between people and other pets in your household. 

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Should You Shave Your Cat?

Should You Shave Your Cat?

Your cat’s coat is her crowning glory, and you love nothing more than sinking your fingers into all that floof. But you might occasionally wonder, Won’t all that fur make her hot this summer? Or, what if she gets herself into a “sticky” situation? Should I shave my cat’s fur? In a word: no. Shaving […]

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Tips for Choosing the Best Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle

Tips for Choosing the Best Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle

From high-energy athletes to low-key lapdogs and everything in between, there are as many canine personalities as there are breeds. Whether you’re leaning toward bringing home a purebred puppy or adopting a shelter dog, finding the perfect pooch to suit your lifestyle will help you and your furry sidekick enjoy a mutually rewarding relationship.  If […]

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Recognizing and Preventing Water Intoxication in Dogs

Recognizing and Preventing Water Intoxication in Dogs

Summer is almost here, and your dog is probably just as eager as you are to get back to Mother Nature, especially if he’s a water-loving dog who enjoys weekend getaways at one of Michigan’s beautiful lakes! Playing in the water is certainly fun and a great form of exercise for your faithful companion, but […]

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Offering the Best Care for a Paralyzed Pet

Offering the Best Care for a Paralyzed Pet

Just like people, pets sometimes become or are born paralyzed for various medical reasons. Also just like with paralyzed people, Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates realizes that a paralyzed pet can live a long and fulfilling life. Read on to learn more. 

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Cat Training: Fun and Easy Tricks to Teach Your Cat

Cat Training: Fun and Easy Tricks to Teach Your Cat

Does your favorite feline have you trained to bow to her every whim? If you feed her on demand, wake up when she “tells” you to, and find another place to sit when she commandeers your chair, the answer is “yes!” At Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates, we love seeing clever cat behavior, and we have […]

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Are Indoor Plants Safe for Pets?

Are Indoor Plants Safe for Pets?

Accenting your home’s décor with houseplants is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of the outdoors in. Plus, plants provide clean air, a touch of brilliant green, and can be found in sizes to fit almost any space.  But if you have pets—particularly the curious kind who love to sample the local “cuisine”—you’ll want […]

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How to Clean Your Cat’s Paws

How to Clean Your Cat’s Paws

Cats seem to thoroughly enjoy keeping themselves clean, but even the most fastidious felines need a little extra help making sure their paws are properly cared for. After all, those little feet have a lot of chasing, jumping, and pouncing to do every day, so keeping them in tip-top shape should be part of any […]

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